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Question 1 of 5

1. Question

The fines set out in the Criminal Code can be imposed either to the company, as an organization, or to its officers.

True
False

Question 2 of 5

2. Question

In determining a sentence of criminal negligence, the following factors may be taken into account:

1. The company’s financial capacity
2. The company’s investment in occupational health and safety
3. The consequences of the crime
4. None of the above
5. 1. 2. and 3.

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

The employer has a prevention duty in the area of occupational health and safety, and breaching that duty may open the way for a charge of criminal negligence under the Criminal Code of Canada.

True
False

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Please fill in the blank:

The case of R. c. Fournier in 2018 was the first time a guilty verdict was reached for in occupational health and safety.

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Following the rulings of the court on criminal negligence, which of the following are the employer’s duties in terms of occupational health and safety:

1. Duty of foresight to plan work safely
2. Duty of authority in applying safety measures
3. Duty of effectiveness in implementing effective preventative measures
4. All of the above

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